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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,303.51 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,303.51 and 503.60 is: 755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,303.51 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,303.51 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,303.51 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 656,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,447.64/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.40

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